It is Bong Joon-ho’s masterful character development, coupled with the understated and chilling acting of Kim Hye-ja, that makes Mother so much better than a straightforward whodunit.

奉俊昊推进角色的功力可谓一流，再加上金惠子不露声色的演绎让人不寒而栗，使得《母亲》获得了比一般侦探影片更好的反响。

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Kim Hye-ja, who plays the title role in 'Mother,' took the award for best actress.

在该片中饰演母亲一角的金惠子荣获最佳女主角奖。

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When Kim Shin-ja went in for a kidney operation, her children, mother-in-law and cousins took turns looking after her.

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